Man charged over cyclist death in Perth

A man has been charged over the hit-and-run death of a cyclist in Perth.

Police say the cyclist was hit in the beachside suburb of Cottesloe at about 8pm (WST) on Thursday and died in Fremantle Hospital.

A white Toyota Corolla believed to be involved in the crash was found abandoned in a nearby street. Police tracked the 28-year-old driver to an address in Watermans Bay and arrested him.

The man has been charged with aggravated dangerous driving causing death, driving under the influence of alcohol, failing to stop after an accident, and failing to render assistance to the injured cyclist.